Babatunde Akinboboye, Baritone: Babatunde HipHopera: The HipHopera Tour

Babatunde Akinboboye brings his groundbreaking sound to City Winery Pittsburgh, redefining what opera can be for a modern audience. An internationally acclaimed baritone and the creator of Hip Hopera, Babatunde seamlessly fuses the power and precision of classical opera with the rhythm and energy of hip-hop, creating a bold, genre-blending performance unlike anything else on stage today. After going viral with his innovative mashup of Rossini and Kendrick Lamar, earning millions of views and widespread media attention, Babatunde has continued to push artistic boundaries. A classically trained performer with credits including Los Angeles Opera and Detroit Opera, he pairs technical mastery with a fresh, contemporary voice that resonates across generations. His live show is both electrifying and thought-provoking, blending centuries-old vocal tradition with modern beats, storytelling, and cultural commentary. With a rapidly growing global following, Babatunde is not just performing, he is shaping the future of music. Join us for an unforgettable evening of innovation, artistry, and world-class performance, all set in City Winery’s intimate venue with exceptional wine and dining. Secure your seats now for this one-of-a-kind experience. Babatunde Akinboboye, internationally celebrated as the "Hip Hopera Guy," stands at the intersection of classical opera and hip-hop, captivating audiences worldwide. His powerful operatic vocals, viral social media presence, and groundbreaking fusion of these genres have established him as a true musical trailblazer. In December 2018, Tunde made headlines with a viral video that introduced the world to his genre-defying fusion of classical opera and hip-hop, Hip Hopera. This innovative work caught the attention of respected platforms such as Time.com, Classic FM, and MSN.com. His acclaimed EP, Della Citta, expanded his influence, propelling him to social media stardom as "Babatunde_HipHopera." As an influential figure in the opera wo